Obituaries
Hon. Dale E. Jaynes
Oct 1, 2019
Honorable Dale E. Jaynes Age 72, of Burdett, NY went to his heavenly home very peacefully with his family and friends by his side on October 1, 2019. He was born on December 10, 1946 to his parents, William (Bill) Jaynes and Alta (White) Jaynes who pre-deceased him, as well as his daughter, Kristina (Jaynes) Burke. Dale is survived by...
Helen Templar
Sep 23, 2019
Helen Templar Age 96, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away September 23, 2019. Helen was born at home in Bradford on September 7, 1923, the daughter of Floyd and Mae Switzer. After graduating from Bradford Central School, she married Herbert “Allen” Templar. Together, they raised three children on their farm on Templar Road. She was predeceased by her parents and...
Lincoln B Wager
Sep 14, 2019
Lincoln B. Wager Age 89, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2019, while a resident of Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, NY. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Thursday (Sept. 19th) from 5pm-7pm. Funeral services will be held Friday (Sept. 20th) at 11:00am...
Robert Cooper, Jr.
Sep 9, 2019
Robert Cooper, Jr. Age 77, of Trumansburg, NY, passed away Sept. 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; four children, Kenneth C. Colburn II (Belinda), Carlea Cooper Fernandes, Schaun Lupo (Carl Sr.), and Venesia Green (Scott); 7 brothers and sisters, Charles (Pat) Cooper of CA, Marvin (Eileen) Cooper of NY, Ralph (Bonnie) Cooper of NY, Roberta, Diana (Dave),...
James C. Preston
Sep 2, 2019
JAMES C. PRESTON James Clarence Preston, 92, of Hector, NY, and beloved husband of Gretta for 66 years, went to be with his Lord on September 2, 2019. He passed peacefully at home while holding his bride's hand. 'Jim' was born in Friendship, NY to the late Clarence and Livonia (Pierce) Preston. Losing his mother at a young age, he...
Coach Robert H. Lee
Aug 26, 2019
Coach Robert H. Lee Age 74, of Watkins Glen, passed away August 26, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Robert was born in Geneva, NY. After graduating from Watkins Glen High School, he studied Physical Education before being drafted by the US Army in 1966. He worked 35 years as a Recreation Therapist at Willard and Elmira Psychiatric Centers....
Charles "Harry" Herrick
Aug 23, 2019
Charles “Harry” Gregory Herrick Age 63, of Rock Stream, NY passed away August 23, 2019. He was born on May 30, 1956 in Poughkeepsie, NY, the son of Roger and Kathryn Herrick. He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother and sister, Michael and Lee Herrick. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Catherine (Scuteri) Herrick; sons,...
Andrew "Jud" Gardner
Aug 20, 2019
Andrew J. Gardner, 91 of Watkins Glen passed away peacefully at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center on August 20, 2019 after a brief illness. Jud was born July 10, 1928 to William and Grace Gardner in Hector, NY. Jud served in the US Army before returning home to Montour Falls and marrying his beloved wife Phyllis Hager Gardner. Predeceased by his wife...
Sharon Laughlin
Aug 7, 2019
Sharon R. (Swarthout) Laughlin Age 68, of Baker Hill Road, Watkins Glen, went home to the Lord August 7, 2019. She was received in Heaven by her husband Wesley, parents Lamont and Luella Swarthout, in-laws Violet and Benjamin Laughlin, siblings Larue, Ted, Barbra, and David (Kathy), and brother-in-law Benjamin. She is survived by her son Michael Laughlin of Watkins Glen...
William J. Saks, Jr. D.O.
Aug 6, 2019
William J. Saks, Jr., D.O. Age 76, of State Route 414, Burdett, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Schuyler Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Montour Falls, NY. Friends are invited to call Friday, August 16th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th Street, Watkins Glen, NY. Funeral service on Saturday,...

Thomas A. Augustine
Jul 28, 2019
Thomas Augustine Age 76 of Watkins Glen, passed away July 28, 2019. Tom was born in Montour Falls, the son of John and Margaret Butray Augustine. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1962, then enlisted in the US Army. He worked for Corning Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents; and brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Joan Augustine....
Richard R. Sowers
Jul 27, 2019
Richard R. Sowers Age 89, formerly of Valois and Elmira, passed away July 27, 2019. Richard was born on June 9, 1930 in Elkland, PA, one of seven children to Wayne and Audrey Sowers. He graduated from Southside Highschool in 1948,where he scored the winning touchdown in the very first Erie Bell Football game. After High School, he enlisted in...
John F. Leonard
Jul 26, 2019
John F. Leonard Age 66, formerly of Watkins Glen and Montour Falls, passed away July 26, 2019. John was born on January 30, 1953, the son of John F. Leonard Sr. and Velma E. (Joslyn) Leonard. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1972 and enlisted in the Marine Corps. John worked at Lakes Gas in Montour Falls and...
Robert J. DeNardo
Jul 22, 2019
Robert J. DeNardo Age 83, of Watkins Glen, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away July 22, 2019. Bob was born in Auburn, NY, the son of Patrick and Cecelia DeNardo. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, and member of the Watkins Glen Fire Department for 56 years and Elks Lodge #1546. Bob’s employment included...
Marion B. Berg
Jul 18, 2019
Marion B. Berg BATH-Our dear, beautiful Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, age 98, has earned her wings and left this Earth on July 18, 2019 after living her last nine years at the Steuben Centers, Bath, New York. She is survived by her sister, Pauline Besso Burke, of North Chelmsford, Mass. the last of nine siblings of immigrants from Newfoundland, Canada,...
Patrick McDaniel
Jul 10, 2019
Patrick W. McDaniel (Pat) Age 61, of Montour Falls, NY, went to be with his heavenly Father on July 10, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Pat was born on March 20, 1958 in Sacramento, CA. He is survived by his beloved daughter Brittany Erin McDaniel Wheat (Eric); his grandchildren Brooklynn, Cali and Kaiden Wheat; siblings Susan Randall, Pam...
Frank B Wyre
Jul 8, 2019
Frank B. Wyre Age 94, of Odessa and formerly Watkins Glen, passed away July 8, 2019. Frank retired from Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post. He was a volunteer for many years with Schuyler County Ambulance. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Thursday (July 11) from 4pm-6pm; followed by...

William F. Cameron, Jr.
Jul 5, 2019
William F. Cameron, Jr. Age 70, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away at Bath VA Medical Center on July 5, 2019. William was born May 23, 1949 in Monmouth, NJ to William and Alice Cameron. He is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the Marines from July 5, 1967 to March 2, 1970. A graveside service with military honors will...
James Mettler
Jul 3, 2019
James A. Mettler Age 71 of Ithaca, passed peacefully surrounded by family July 3, 2019. Jim was born in Ithaca in 1947 to the late Carl and Grace Brown Mettler. He graduated in 1967 from Newark Valley High School. He joined the United States Marine Corps and honorably served 3 tours in Vietnam as a Combat Engineer. Jim worked for...
Carol Gardner
Jun 19, 2019
Carol Gardner, 59, resident of Alpine, passed away unexpectedly at her home Monday, June 19, 2019. The daughter of the late Jack and Nancy Delany. Carol was predeceased by her son Adam Gardner, survived by her daughters Jamie (Ron) of Pennsylvania, Kelly (Stuart) of Florida and son Noah (Amy) also of Florida. Grandchildren; Juliet, Mathew, Jonathan, Jordan, Josh, Stuart, Caiden...